The town and the applicant shall agree upon buffering requirements.
(A) Buffering shall be required between developments of different intensities and use. Examples of adjacency situations that require buffering may include projects that propose non-residential uses next to existing residential uses, multi-family next to existing single-family.
(B) Buffering shall be required when the development creates noise, glare, traffic, dust, lighting or other negative effects.
(C) Berms shall be at least two feet high and should appear natural. Berms shall have a gentle transition to surrounding grade. Grades on berms shall not exceed 3:1. Berms shall be seeded and planted with tree clusters or natural vegetation.
(D) Tree clusters shall consist of three or more trees at least four feet tall planted at intervals sufficient to buffer the project.
(E) Other buffering measures may be employed on a case-by-case basis if a determination is made that a fence, trees or berm will not sufficiently buffer the project. These measures may include setbacks, landscaping, or other methods identified and agreed upon by the development applicant and the town.
(F) Buffering shall be maintained as not to fall into disrepair by the developer or a Homeowners Association.
(Prior Code, § 14.02.040) (Ord. 2018-10, passed 8-8-2018; Ord. 2021-19, passed 12-15-2021)